John Hightower, Boise State
Hightower has an interesting past. He was a competitive dirt bike rider as a kid before excelling in track in high school where he holds the Maryland state record in the high jump (6’8″).
After playing quarterback, receiver, cornerback, safety, and kick returner in high school, he headed for junior college… and didn’t make the team. A year later, he did make the team and after two years, he transferred to Boise State. By his senior season, he had the head coach doing everything he could to get the ball in his hands. Whether it was as a receiver, a rusher, or a return specialist. He’s just a tremendous athlete.
Not surprisingly, he ran a 4.43 40 at the combine which is great for anyone, let alone a 6-1, 189-pounder. His 1.49 10-yard split was especially impressive. Yes, 189 pretty light for his size, but that’s what a weight room is for. Though at 23 years of age, it’s hard to say how much mass he will pack on at this point, you take that chance on an athlete like him.
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